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Posted by: topsyturveySaturday, 1 November 2008 11:42 a.m.

I am soon to be laid off March 2009 at age 59, (like more and more of us) so instead of vegging at home feeling sorry for myself we are thinking of fulfilling a dream from years ago, travel the country, what are the draw backs, problems, benefits, is there work out there for the short or long stays, we would be looking at being away six months to whatever. We will be living in our caravan, I do not foresee any problems there, the tow vehicle is sound also.

If you have done it or are doing it please pass on your thoughts, are there clubs etc, how do you pay Tax do you need a ABN #.

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Re: Travel / work around Australia  By John Matheson on Sunday, 9 November 2008 12:30 p.m.
First of al do not sell your home, you may not be able to afford to buy back into the market once you finish travelling. There are heaps of web site that you can go to in each state that list seasonal work, if you wanted to you could follow the seasons right around Australia and fund your travelling and have a great holiday while doing so.

No you do not need an ABN to do casual work, but you do need a tax file number.

Cheers and safe travelling. John - Qld.
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By Ratbag on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 9:47 a.m.
Hi there - I think its great that you are going to get away, and last I heard there are plenty of places across regional Australia who are screaming out for people to come work for them - so have a ball and make money whilst you are at it!
The Rat
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By ronnie on Tuesday, 18 November 2008 11:55 p.m.
Hi there ,I am retired age 60,have just done a trip to darwin,was away for 3months.It was best thing I have ever done.You will have no worries with finding work,as every where we went they were advertising for workers in all lines of work,GO FOR IT MATE YOU WONT REGRET IT
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By ronnie on Tuesday, 18 November 2008 11:57 p.m.
Hi there ,I am retired age 60,have just done a trip to darwin,was away for 3months.It was best thing I have ever done.You will have no worries with finding work,as every where we went they were advertising for workers in all lines of work,GO FOR IT MATE YOU WONT REGRET IT
(Yachtcharter Griechenland) http://www.pinkuin.com/  By Yachtcharter Griechenland on Tuesday, 6 January 2009 11:33 p.m.
Wow, I never knew that Travel / work around Australia. That's pretty interesting...
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By Maria on Saturday, 4 April 2009 9:56 a.m.
Hi, my husband & I are also considering a working holiday & would love to hear from other people who have done it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By Wendi on Monday, 13 April 2009 3:08 p.m.
Must be the age! We are also keen to get some inside knowledge of 'grey army' travel around Australia. Both fit and well and happy to wok at whatever is available during our travels but eager to find out the ins and outs of 'taking off' and spending the kids inheritance. Thinking of renting out our house, buying a campervan and travelling for around 12 months - what sort of costs might be involved (aside from the obvious ones) and what might we miss in the planning stages? How long does it take to plan such a big adventure? We work & travel together really well, enjoy the same things, love our kids and grandchildren but don't get to see much of them as they are all over 5 hours drive away and have their own lives and commitments to consider (don't you just LOVE skype!) so really want to take advantage of our good health and sense of adventure while we can. Still have a mortgage and both working full time but hope to get going in around two years time - any words of wisdom? Happy to hear all points of view. Cheers.
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By Graeme on Saturday, 16 January 2010 8:01 p.m.
My partner and i are travelling Aust next month and hope to be able to get work as we go. I am a fully qualified motor mechanic (cars, 4wd's, outboards etc) She has experience in many things inc garden, landscaping, office aqdministration etc.
Starting in South Oz and headed probably to Esperance as first stop. Bit nervous about the job situation and work availability. We have wireless laptops. We have a caravan all set up. Need some reassurance that we are doing the right thing here and any other advice from you that are doing or done this. Cheers,
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By Beverley- Mackay Haulage Company on Monday, 13 September 2010 8:49 p.m.
We are seeking interested drivers with a HR or HC licence for work with our company in Mackay, Qld. You can email me at mackayhaulage@yahoo.com.au with your details of contact and we will be sure to return a reply, thank you, have a good day.
Re: Travel / work around Australia  By francis on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 1:47 p.m.
Very informative i like it. Work from home australia has always been my choice and I know I made the right decision.

Working from home is the future.

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